Troy Deeney has reached 50th Watford league goals and is on track to match Cliff Holton's goal-scoring feat

It was a calmly converted penalty that brought up Troy Deeney’s 50th Watford league goal. Two more and the striker will become the first Hornets player since Cliff Holton to net 20 times in consecutive seasons.

Deeney’s half century, which includes that infamous play-off semi-final strike against Leicester City, has been scored in 115 Championship starts.

It’s an impressive ratio, especially considering he ended his first season at Vicarage Road with just two league goals.

The 25-year-old has found the net 17 times in the league this season and, with nine matches still to play, is on course to become the first player since Holton in 1961 to strike 20 times in the league in back-to-back campaigns.

In all competitions, Deeney has scored 53 goals for Watford since joining the club in 2010 from Walsall.

Comments

The highlight of his career was making sure he took his second chance.

That out of the way - well done on a fantastic goals to games ratio and making he charts.

The highlight of his career was making sure he took his second chance.
That out of the way - well done on a fantastic goals to games ratio and making he charts.gloryhornet4

The highlight of his career was making sure he took his second chance.

That out of the way - well done on a fantastic goals to games ratio and making he charts.

Score: 7

SAHornet
10:40am Thu 27 Mar 14

Yes, well done to Troy. I would be interested to hear if anyone fancies Troy's chances in the Prem should he leave WFC at this stage in his career?

Yes, well done to Troy. I would be interested to hear if anyone fancies Troy's chances in the Prem should he leave WFC at this stage in his career?SAHornet

Yes, well done to Troy. I would be interested to hear if anyone fancies Troy's chances in the Prem should he leave WFC at this stage in his career?

Score: 2

Letsalldothecongaforbrittassombalonga
10:44am Thu 27 Mar 14

Deeney!

What a turn-around for the man, shows what you can achieve if you put your mind to it.
My favourite Watford striker since HH (Super Danny Graham simply wasn't around long enough im afraid)
If only he had had a decent partner a la' Vydra, what could have been this season?
Strike force for next season-

Deeney and Fessi (Also known as The Forest of Dean)

The Renegade Master and a newbie (Holt/Vydra/Falcao)

One of either Mensah (he's a genius) or Uche Ikpeazu (if fit :) as back-up

Answers on a postcard...

Deeney!
What a turn-around for the man, shows what you can achieve if you put your mind to it.
My favourite Watford striker since HH (Super Danny Graham simply wasn't around long enough im afraid)
If only he had had a decent partner a la' Vydra, what could have been this season?
Strike force for next season-
Deeney and Fessi (Also known as The Forest of Dean)
The Renegade Master and a newbie (Holt/Vydra/Falcao)
One of either Mensah (he's a genius) or Uche Ikpeazu (if fit :) as back-up
Answers on a postcard...Letsalldothecongaforbrittassombalonga

Deeney!

What a turn-around for the man, shows what you can achieve if you put your mind to it.
My favourite Watford striker since HH (Super Danny Graham simply wasn't around long enough im afraid)
If only he had had a decent partner a la' Vydra, what could have been this season?
Strike force for next season-

Deeney and Fessi (Also known as The Forest of Dean)

The Renegade Master and a newbie (Holt/Vydra/Falcao)

One of either Mensah (he's a genius) or Uche Ikpeazu (if fit :) as back-up

Answers on a postcard...

Score: 3

Hornankey
11:13am Thu 27 Mar 14

On many occasions he has ploughed a lone furrow with strength, skill and determination. Let's hope he gets a chance to prove himself in the Premiership.......wi
th the Hornets of course (season after next)!

On many occasions he has ploughed a lone furrow with strength, skill and determination. Let's hope he gets a chance to prove himself in the Premiership.......wi
th the Hornets of course (season after next)!Hornankey

On many occasions he has ploughed a lone furrow with strength, skill and determination. Let's hope he gets a chance to prove himself in the Premiership.......wi
th the Hornets of course (season after next)!

Score: 8

Watfordfc69
12:44pm Thu 27 Mar 14

Very proud of this footballer – hope we can hang on to him

Very proud of this footballer – hope we can hang on to himWatfordfc69

Very proud of this footballer – hope we can hang on to him

Score: 3

peter10531089
2:05pm Thu 27 Mar 14

Still the only player who makes a point of coming down and applauding the family stand at the end of each game - win lose or draw. Well done Troy

Still the only player who makes a point of coming down and applauding the family stand at the end of each game - win lose or draw. Well done Troypeter10531089

Still the only player who makes a point of coming down and applauding the family stand at the end of each game - win lose or draw. Well done Troy

Score: 11

Bush Hornet
3:09pm Thu 27 Mar 14

Watfordfc69 wrote…

Very proud of this footballer – hope we can hang on to him

I like him. He comes across as a decent guy - more than just a joker, he seems thoughtful and manages to avoid clichés when interviewed. I can see why he's regarded quite highly at the club. He just needs to keep working hard and scoring and he'll get Prem football with us...

[quote][p][bold]Watfordfc69[/bold] wrote:
Very proud of this footballer – hope we can hang on to him[/p][/quote]I like him. He comes across as a decent guy - more than just a joker, he seems thoughtful and manages to avoid clichés when interviewed. I can see why he's regarded quite highly at the club. He just needs to keep working hard and scoring and he'll get Prem football with us...Bush Hornet

Watfordfc69 wrote…

Very proud of this footballer – hope we can hang on to him

I like him. He comes across as a decent guy - more than just a joker, he seems thoughtful and manages to avoid clichés when interviewed. I can see why he's regarded quite highly at the club. He just needs to keep working hard and scoring and he'll get Prem football with us...

Score: 8

Imnotadonkey
8:08pm Thu 27 Mar 14

Owes the club nothing now, proved himself and the faith the club put in him after his misdemeanour ... Deserves a run in the Premiership, expect a move in the Summer

Owes the club nothing now, proved himself and the faith the club put in him after his misdemeanour ... Deserves a run in the Premiership, expect a move in the SummerImnotadonkey

Owes the club nothing now, proved himself and the faith the club put in him after his misdemeanour ... Deserves a run in the Premiership, expect a move in the Summer

Score: -1

Harrydownunder
3:39am Fri 28 Mar 14

No Maurice Johnston or George Reilly on the list surprises me.....

I would have thought Mighty Mo would have more goals than Gary Porter.

No Maurice Johnston or George Reilly on the list surprises me.....
I would have thought Mighty Mo would have more goals than Gary Porter.Harrydownunder

No Maurice Johnston or George Reilly on the list surprises me.....

I would have thought Mighty Mo would have more goals than Gary Porter.

Score: 0

Chris the Vic
11:02am Fri 28 Mar 14

The difference being Holton scored his in Div 4 or was it Div 3 South and he was prolific but keep up the good work Troy and hopefully we will find you another Vydra or Dennis Uphill to play alongside

The difference being Holton scored his in Div 4 or was it Div 3 South and he was prolific but keep up the good work Troy and hopefully we will find you another Vydra or Dennis Uphill to play alongsideChris the Vic

The difference being Holton scored his in Div 4 or was it Div 3 South and he was prolific but keep up the good work Troy and hopefully we will find you another Vydra or Dennis Uphill to play alongside

Score: 0

abbotshornet
11:06am Fri 28 Mar 14

Mo not around long enough, Gary Porter had a powerful shot and was with the club for quite a few seasons.
Deeney must be the player of the season for the Horns for not only his goals but for ploughing a lone furrow up front for so many games.
COYGB's

Mo not around long enough, Gary Porter had a powerful shot and was with the club for quite a few seasons.
Deeney must be the player of the season for the Horns for not only his goals but for ploughing a lone furrow up front for so many games.
COYGB'sabbotshornet

Mo not around long enough, Gary Porter had a powerful shot and was with the club for quite a few seasons.
Deeney must be the player of the season for the Horns for not only his goals but for ploughing a lone furrow up front for so many games.
COYGB's

Score: 0

dennis the menace
11:04pm Fri 28 Mar 14

thanks a lot guy,s its been nice working with youthird time lucky

thanks a lot guy,s its been nice working with youthird time luckydennis the menace

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